Ningbo Upright 2021 vs Addictive Keys Modern Upright
Addictive Keys Modern Upright wins on workflow; Ningbo Upright 2021 demands more careful listening. Ningbo Upright 2021 offers a clean, versatile sound. A significant user concern is distortion, appearing as soft clipping in playback. However, its user interface is consistently praised.
Addictive Keys Modern Upright excels with its fast setup and strong preset library. Reviewers consistently note its realism and sound quality. This broad utility comes at a cost; it can be resource-heavy, with some users reporting CPU strain and note cancellation.
Choose Ningbo Upright 2021 if you prioritize a clean tone and are willing to monitor for potential distortion issues. Choose Addictive Keys Modern Upright if you need quick results and prioritize efficient workflow over CPU load.
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Insights from Real-World Use
Ningbo Upright 2021
- I hear it [distortion] pretty much any time the piano samples peak. Sounds like soft clipping or a dirty limiter to my ears. Subtle, but unmistakable. Could be YouTube's playback, but not my devices a
- The Ningbo Upright 2021 is a brand new 48" Hailun upright. This thing sounds exactly the way a brand new upright piano...
- Distortion baked in? Or is that just bad processing between you and yootoob? Definitely doesn’t help sell the samples.
- Sounds gorgeous. Very articulate and has an openness even with the felt layer, which is something I'm not used to hearing so it seems more versatile.
Addictive Keys Modern Upright
- CAN SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME. On every preset in AddictiveKeys i hear a "thud" sound when each note plays. I guess its the sound of the pianos hammer? Sounds like the keys are being pressed really hard
- The software offers excellent control, including sustain pedal noise, enhancing the piano experience.
- Addictive Keys is a quick, easy to use, great sounding piano VST.
- Typical piano VSTs are expensive, costing around 150 dollars.
- Typical piano VSTs are expensive, costing around 150 dollars.